Current projects

In addition to our core services, RVA carries out focused project work to tackle emerging needs through raising awareness of a particular issue, facilitating joint working and targeted development work.

Linking people up with activities or services in the community that they might benefit from. It’s about connecting people to non-medical sources of support.

Supporting local people to develop local solutions

Increasing support for Reading’s young people

Developing partnerships with youth organisations and engaging young people to lead and steer projects, to build some exciting and sustainable projects including youth clubs, music and arts workshops, social clubs/events, and a range of initiatives around personal development.

Helping unemployed people aged 25 or older who need support to get into work, start a business, or just move closer towards these goals. A Building Better Opportunities funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery, through the Big Lottery Fund.

Whitley Schools Partnership

Working with local schools, parents and guardians in Whitley to access voluntary sector activities and services for the benefit of their families and school community life.